CVE-2026-85677 Details
Description
The Gutenverse News WordPress plugin before 3.3.3 does not restrict the extra HTML it adds to WordPress's allowed elements to the context it is meant for, applying the same relaxed list to every sanitisation context including untrusted comments, allowing unauthenticated users to store JavaScript that will execute in the browser of any administrator who reviews the comment queue, and of any visitor to the post once the comment is approved.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Gutenverse News WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 3.3.3. The issue arises because the plugin fails to properly restrict the additional HTML it introduces to WordPress's allowed elements, applying a lenient HTML allowance across all sanitization contexts, including untrusted comments. This oversight enables unauthenticated users to inject JavaScript that executes in the browsers of administrators reviewing the comment queue, and in the browsers of visitors to the post once the comment is approved.
Users are advised to update the Gutenverse News WordPress plugin to version 3.3.3 or later.
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Assessed Sep 11, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 11, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/80a2cc9f-4242-4ffb-a781-cffdceb84ab3/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Gutenverse News | < 3.3.3 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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